Choose CONTROL Ultimate Edition
Choose CONTROL Ultimate Edition if you want the HDR available side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 24,216 Steam reviews back the pick.
CONTROL Ultimate Edition vs Tumblebee
CONTROL Ultimate Edition and Tumblebee both land in Action, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Adventure on Steam. CONTROL Ultimate Edition (2020) is 6 years older than Tumblebee (2026). Tumblebee scores higher on Steam reviews (94.2% positive) than CONTROL Ultimate Edition (88.8% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Tumblebee
Choose Tumblebee if you want an Indie game with DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. Tumblebee launched in 2026.
Both CONTROL Ultimate Edition and Tumblebee sit in Action and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 CONTROL Ultimate Edition |  Tumblebee | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.8% positive (24,216 reviews) | 94.2% positive (69 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Remedy Entertainment | Agelvik |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- CONTROL Ultimate Edition (2020) is 6 years older than Tumblebee (2026).
- Tumblebee scores higher on Steam reviews (94.2% positive) than CONTROL Ultimate Edition (88.8% positive).
- Tumblebee is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than CONTROL Ultimate Edition (6.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- CONTROL Ultimate Edition is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Tumblebee has no Deck rating yet.
CONTROL Ultimate Edition vs Tumblebee — FAQ
- Should I play CONTROL Ultimate Edition or Tumblebee first?
- If you want chronology, CONTROL Ultimate Edition (2020) came out before Tumblebee (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are CONTROL Ultimate Edition and Tumblebee similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does CONTROL Ultimate Edition run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — CONTROL Ultimate Edition is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Tumblebee doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.